The Texas Longhorns don't have many open slots left to fill in their 2007 recruiting class, but one of the major needs is at defensive tackle, a spot where they would like to add one national blue-chipper to go along with El Paso (Texas) Andress star Andre Jones.

After this week, it appears clear that two of the main targets are going to be Washington (D.C.) Coolidge standout Marvin Austin and Detroit (Mi) Cass Tech sensation Joseph Barksdale. After offering Jones last week at his high school, the Longhorns officially extended Barksdale after his impressive performance at the Ohio State Nike Camp on Friday.

In fact, the Longhorns were one of several teams that have jumped into the fray for the 6-5, 305-pound Barksdale.